World Book Day

 

📚 WORLD BOOK DAY: THE ULTIMATE WEB QUEST

Name: ____________________________________ Date: __________

Instructions: Use Google to find the answers. Everything must be answered in English. Good luck!

#	Question	Answer
1	What is the most translated book in the world (excluding the Bible)?
2	How many pages does the longest novel in the world have?
3	How much did the most expensive book ever sold cost?
4	Who bought that expensive book? (He founded Microsoft).
5	What is the best-selling book of all time?
6	How many books are in the Harry Potter original series?
7	How many copies of Don Quixote have been sold (approx.)?
8	What is the name of the smallest book in the world?
9	Which library is the largest in the world?
10	In which country is that library located?
11	What is the name of the school in Harry Potter?
12	What is Batman’s real name?
13	Who is the arch-enemy of Sherlock Holmes?
14	What is the name of the hobbit who carries the Ring?
15	What was the name of the monster in Mary Shelley’s book?
16	Who is the captain of the Nautilus?
17	What is the name of the girl who goes to Wonderland?
18	What animal is "Snoopy" in the comic strips?
19	Which famous vampire lives in Transylvania?
20	What is the name of the cat that smiles in Alice in Wonderland?
21	Where was William Shakespeare born? (Town name).
22	What was the real name of the author of The Little Prince?
23	Who is the "Queen of Mystery"?
24	Which author created Geronimo Stilton?
25	Who wrote the Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
26	What was Stephen King’s first published novel?
27	Is J.K. Rowling a man or a woman?
28	Which famous author wrote The Jungle Book?
29	Who is the author of the Dragon Ball manga?
30	Who wrote The Metamorphosis?
31	What was the first Marvel comic ever published? (Year).
32	What is the best-selling manga series in history?
33	Who created the Marvel universe (the most famous face)?
34	What does "DC" stand for in DC Comics?
35	What is the name of the Japanese "comics"?
36	What is a "Graphic Novel"? (Define in 5 words).
37	In which city does Spider-Man live?
38	What is the name of the metal in Captain America's shield?
39	What is an "E-book"?
40	What is the most famous device to read e-books?
41	What is "Bibliophobia"?
42	What is the "Booker Prize"?
43	Why do we celebrate World Book Day on April 23rd?
44	Who is the patron saint associated with books and roses?
45	What is the original language of The Little Prince?
46	What is a "Ghostwriter"?
47	How do you say "Librería" (the shop) in English?
48	What is the name of the first printed book (Gutenberg)?
49	Who invented the printing press?
50	What is your favourite book or movie based on a book?

 Extended Research (Write 2-3 sentences for each)

51. Describe the plot of "Harry Potter" in your own words. (Example: It is about a young boy who discovers he is a wizard...)

52. What is the legend of "Saint George and the Dragon" (Sant Jordi)? (Explain what happens with the princess and the rose).

53. Look for "The Library of Alexandria". What happened to it and why was it important? (Talk about the fire and the ancient knowledge).

54. Search for the book "Frankenstein". Who is the real villain: the scientist or the monster? Why? (Give a simple opinion).

55. What are the main differences between a "Manga" and a Western "Comic"? (Talk about the colors, the direction of reading or the art style).

56. Who was Anne Frank and why is her diary so famous today? (Explain a bit about her history during World War II).

57. Find information about "The Gutenberg Press". How did it change the world? (Explain why it was easier to make books after this invention).

58. What is the story of "Don Quixote" about? Who is his friend? (Talk about the windmills and Sancho Panza).

59. Look for the "Voynich Manuscript". Why is it the most mysterious book in the world? (Explain that nobody can read it or understand the language).

60. Why is reading important for your brain and your education? (Give at least two reasons in English).